The Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A550BL 5.1-Channel Network AV Receiver in black delivers multi-channel sound and YPAO automatic speaker setup. This 5.1-channel receiver produces up to 80W of nominal power at 8 ohms in stereo mode. Built-in Bluetooth and AirPlay® support allows the RX-A550BL to wirelessly stream music from compatible sources, such as smartphones and tablets, while Yamaha's Compressed Music Enhancer works behind the scenes to deliver optimized sound quality.

With on-board Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, the Yamaha RX-A550BL can access a variety of Internet music sources such as Pandora, Spotify, and SiriusXM®. It also supports DLNA content sharing when paired with your similarly equipped network-connected devices, such as PCs. As an added convenience, you can also download the free Yamaha AV Controller app to control the receiver from your Android or iOS™ smart devices. On the video side, this receiver can accept 3D and 4K signals for pass-through to compatible TVs.

With 6 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output, this receiver can serve as a video switcher for your high-definition source components. It is also equipped with a convenient USB port, allowing you to directly interface audio sources like iPhones and USB storage devices. Other connectivity options include digital optical, 2 digital coaxial, 3 stereo RCA inputs, and more. When lower listening levels are required, you can connect a pair of earphones to the receiver's front panel headphone output.